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Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

4.0 star property
All-inclusive beachfront hotel with spa, near Playa Manzanillo

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sports facility
Front of property
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is RM1,211
RM1,211 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 69.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Anillo Vial Vía Manzanillo del mar Km 4, Cartagena, Bolivar, 985

What's nearby

  • Playa Manzanillo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Karibana Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Las Ramblas Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • La Boquilla Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Las Americas International Convention Center - 16 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gora - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Estación Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oceana Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donde Javier - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

At Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beachside drinks and sunloungers, plus you'll have access to on-site scuba-diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and aromatherapy. Buffet La Palapa, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. This all-inclusive hotel also features a poolside bar, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

All-inclusive

This hotel is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 192 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast rate for children 12 years and under. Breakfast for children can be requested on-site for the listed child breakfast fee.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Golf lessons
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1819 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2011
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Buffet La Palapa – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
La Trattoria – This theme restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Nativo – This theme restaurant specialises in seafood and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Grill – This restaurant specialises in barbecue and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 80000 per person (return)

Children & extra beds

  • If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Occidental Grand Cartagena Resort All Inclusive
Occidental Grand Cartagena
Occidental Cartagena Resort All Inclusive
Occidental Cartagena
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo All Inclusive Cartagena
Occintal Cartagena Inclusive
Estelar Manzanillo Cartagena
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo Hotel
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo Cartagena
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo All Inclusive
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo Hotel Cartagena
Occidental Cartagena Resort All Inclusive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 80000 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (9.6 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as waterskiing, snorkelling and surfing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.
Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo like?
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo is in Zona Norte, a short 16-minute walk from Playa Manzanillo.

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Tropical Paradise
The property was beautifully landscaped, the staff was friendly and the rooms were clean and comfortable. There were cats and dogs (birds,iguanas, crabs and a snake!) on property but they seemed healthy and well cared for. The food and drinks were good and a lot of variety.
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff are very friendly, great service, great food. Very beautiful property but needs a lot of maintenance, many areas are showing lack of maintenance and it’s sad be aside for what I heard the property is not old.
Robert, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I like the well maintain garden areas and some of the staff services like the bartenders Johnier and Edgar that they try to make me feel welcome and a value customer. what I didn't like: the hotel is selling a wrong concept of all inclusive, _we arrived at the hotel at 1pm and we were not able to eat or drink until 3pm (time to check in) at least that we paid for the food, no matter that we were at the airport since 6am, -the minibar fridge in the room is empty, only two recycle bottle of water that need to be replenish at noon every day, no all drinks and food are included at the bar, if you like a cappuccino or a Frappuccino, donnas, chocolate croissant for ex. you have to pay extra, this bar close at 8:30pm and the second one at 1pm, so no drink or food after that. two pools, one with some activities and one passive and quiet but if you like to play your own music you have to go to the beach. Activities during days and nights are poor, in my opinion due to lack of resources. the staff were trying that we feel good and have a good time but was not too much to do. overall, this place was expensive and for the same money or less you can enjoy a really all-inclusive resort in Dominican Republic.
Jorge, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Taniqua R, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Staff excellent
Madelyn, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Monica, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

If u don’t like CATS&DOGS this is not the place for you! they were mainly in the dining areas & beach the cats & dogs will come & sit under your chair/table while ur trying to eat! VERY LIMITED food options my stay was 5 nights & I only ate dinner the first night every other night I left the resort & got dinner from the city! Alcohol beverages wasn’t that great either I drink mojitos majority of my stay. I mentioned earlier my stay was 5nights 6DAYS & I had to ask for wash cloths the 1st night & every night because they don’t change the wash cloths every time they clean the room & I didn’t get new wash cloth until the 4th night after asking 15 times & it was very frustrating overall experience wasn’t great I’d give them 2stars! I can’t even say I had a favorite part of my stay because there wasn’t any! I didn’t see any entertainment(shows) everything I did was off the resort. If u travel for disappointment this is the resort for you honestly
Jacquise, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time visiting Colombia and I must say I definitely enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The front desk was so helpful and kind . Andrews and Estevan from the front desk were always top tier with their customer service skills , They made me feel very welcomed . I will Be staying at this hotel again on my next visit to Colombia .
Samantha L, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easiest thing to do … takes 1min 👌
carlos, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Offered very limited items and activities. Food was lacking flavor and offerings were the same all the time. The stay was tolerable because the staff are very friendly and try their best to help.
Nydia, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Too many locals in here and we expected better food from the 3 restaurants but we paid for what we received would never go back
Nancy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Susan McCormick, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Where do i start? Staff: everyone was so helpful, nice, kind, eager to assist you and always with a smile . Great job. Food was good, a lot of variety and to choose from . We enjoyed the food, all of it. Beds were comfy , air conditioning worked well. On the other hand, the hotel is completely outdated, it looks like they haven’t take care of many issues ( around the pool a lot of tiles broken ) etc etc etc. The walls between rooms are like paper, you can hear everything from the adjacent room . Bathrooms (at least ours) was very dirty in the corners around the shower and even we found a cockroach in our closet . It hasn’t received a touch of love since long time ago , or probably never and you can tell . It looks like an abandoned hotel in the middle of nowhere . It’s a shame that such a beautiful property looks so old . Furniture at the pool and lounges and dinings room should be updated as well since they look dirty and worn out . I was very disappointed to say the least.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

elliott, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Noisy and out-dated. Food was average (except the italian restaurant). The guys at the bar on Tower 1 next to the swimming pool where amazing and super friendly and helpful.
Emilio, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with a wonderful staff! Food was amazing! Beach was fantastic! Very happy we picked this place to stay. Brush up on your Spanish. Most people in the resort and staff are Spanish speaking only.
Lyndsey, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The property had many cats and dogs in all areas specifically eating areas. So if you are allergic or don’t like to eat with cats and dogs, not a good place to stay. The property is also a distance from the town so it is isolated if you want some peace and calm.
Lyz, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patty, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this property was amazing , beautiful facilities, its cleanliness the staff very polite and accommodating . The choices in dining. An experience not to forget
Eddie, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yhan, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Place looked like the pictures. I was disappointed when I didn’t find a swim up bar as it was said on the listings. Other than our stay was pleasant
Melanie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Clean. Good service. Mediocre food. Limited all-inclusive. Some goodies had to be purchased. Too much on the q codes. Reserve this, reserve that. Too beholden to check-in and check-out hours. I.e. arrive early, have to pay for food.
Paul Joseph, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vijendra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Paola Andrea Torres, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

This hotel falls very short on the things they promise. We were given 1 towel each for our entire stay. Very basic necessities such as toilet paper would run out and not be refilled. Pool towels are given sparingly and amenities were not there. We would come back to a “clean” room and there would still be sand everywhere, along with our garbage and dirty towels that were not changed. The hotel restaurant refused to accommodate us because we were 10 minutes late saying they were now seating 8pm reservations (at 7:10pm). There is only one bar that is open all the time on the property and it is far from the rooms. Everything is practically self serve, if you want a drink of water at night you will have to go outside to get it yourself. Half of the beach - you have to pay more to sit there. The food did not live up to the standards I had, it was barely edible (cheap cuts of meat, small servings, no variety). I am not sure what is “all inclusive” about his because even things like snacks (that they advertise are available after 10pm) and coffee (in COLOMBIA) were not available on more than one occasion. The food and ambiance is much better in the actual city of Cartagena (this hotel is about 20 min outside the city) - I would not stay here again. Way too much money for the things they promise and don’t fulfill. We really just slept here because of how disappointed we were- and even that was a mission because of very loud neighbors despite the hotel having NOTHING to do after 10pm.
Juan, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review